The DivaCup is a soft cup made of medical grade silicone that is worn internally.

Unlike tampons which absorb menstrual blood, The DivaCup collects it, eliminating drying and chafing. Since it is reuseable it makes an ecological and budget friendly choice.

The DivaCup now comes in three sizes! Model zero is for those who are 18 or under and have not had a child. Model one is for people between 19 and 30 who have not had a child and have a medium menstrual flow. Model two is for people over 30 and/or those who have had any type of childbirth and/or those who have a heavy flow. The diameter of the cup increases by an 1/8 of an inch as you go from model 0 to model 1 and from model 1 to model 2. In accordance with government regulations all sales of The DivaCup are final. Please choose your size carefully. If you need help check out our FAQs or contact us.

It is safe to leave The DivaCup in for up to 12 hours. On heavier days you may need to empty your cup as often as you change a tampon or pad, although it is usually less frequent. The DivaCup is not associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome and has FDA and Health Canada approval.

Insertion

Wash your hands with natural soap and hot water. Get comfortable either
sitting or squatting with legs spread. If you are just learning, choose a time
and place where you feel comfortable and can relax. Tensing up may constrict
vaginal muscles and make inserting the cup more challenging.

Squeeze the cup together and then fold so it is quartered, holding between
your thumb and forefinger. An alternate method of folding is to push one side
of the rim down into the cup. Hold it in this position at the base.

Using your other hand spread your labia. Insert the cup with the unfolded side
down. Push the cup upwards with your fingers until the tab is about even with
the vaginal opening. Rotate and/or tug on the cup to get it to fully open.
When it fully opens you will become less aware of it. You can also check that
it is open by running a finger around the top edge.

Removal

Wash your hands with natural soap and hot water. Get comfortable either
sitting or squatting with legs spread. If you are just learning, choose a time
and place where you feel comfortable and can relax. Tensing up may constrict
vaginal muscles and make removing the cup more challenging.

Use one hand to spread your labia and the other to reach for the tab or base
of the cup. You can use your stomach muscles to push the cup down far enough
to grab the base. Squeeze the base of the cup to release the seal and and pull
it out, keeping it upright. Empty, wash with a natural soap and hot water, and
reinsert.

Cleaning and Storage

Wash The DivaCup with a natural soap and hot water at the beginning and end of
each cycle. Rinsing with water is often adequate during your cycle. You can
boil The DivaCup to completely sterilize. If your cup becomes discolored you
can soak it in hydrogen peroxide.

Store in a breathable cloth bag. Keep it away from dogs and cats (and other
nibbly pets). They will find it and chew it up and you will be sad.

Why haven’t I heard of this before?

Without the repeat sales that disposable products generate, cup manufacturers
cannot afford the amount of advertising that tampon and pad makers can. In
addition, negative attitudes about menstruation and blood are common. A
reusable product that involves closer contact with menstrual fluid is a harder
sell. As attitudes change and people realize the benefits both personal and
ecological, the popularity of menstrual cup continues to grow.

What’s so bad about tampons?

Most tampons are made of synthetic materials that dry and abrade the delicate
tissue inside the vagina. In addition to absorbing menstrual fluid they also
absorb the natural fluids that keep the vagina healthy. Tampons are associated
with vaginal infections including the rare and sometimes deadly Toxic Shock
Syndrome (TSS).

Buying tampons and disposable pads is like throwing money away. An estimate
for the cost of disposables over a lifetime is around $1700.

The amount of trash generated by disposables is around 300 pounds per person
over their menstruating life. That’s about 12 billion tampons and pads thrown
away each year in the US alone.

I’m having trouble learning to use the cup. What should I do?

There is a learning spectrum when it comes to the cup. Some people get it the
first time, others need more practice. A number of factors can contribute to
success such as how comfortable you are touching your vulva, general body
awareness, previous trauma, and how confident and relaxed you are about
learning.

First make sure you have a place to practice that you feel safe and
comfortable in, and no time pressures. If your vaginal muscles tense up it can
make insertion and removal challenging or painful. Learning to relax your
muscles can be a process; practice and patience will eventually connect the
loop between your mind and your muscles.

Be kind to yourself! If you are having trouble there is nothing wrong with
you. Learning to use a menstrual cup is an opportunity to become more
comfortable with your body. If you’ve gotten frustrated it can help to put the
cup away for a month or so to allow yourself time to get over any negative
associations you might have with it. Feeling excited to learn and having
positive feelings about the cup are important ingredients for success.

Can I use a menstrual cup if I have an IUD?

Yes. However it is possible to dislodge an IUD by removing the cup too quickly
or failing to release the seal. This can tug on the IUD thread in the vagina
and pull the device down into the cervical canal or completely out. If this
happens it can be painful and will require reinsertion of the IUD.

To avoid this, break the seal by squeezing the base of the cup firmly. Wait a
moment and gently remove the cup. It is also possible to ask your doctor to
cut the IUD thread a little shorter to lessen the chance of dislodging it.

6 Reviews

5

Life was never the same after switching to the Diva cup

Posted by Unknown on 1st Sep 2018

The Diva cup was the first and only menstrual cup I've ever used (now going on 10+ years). It's hard to imagine going back to living without it. No waste. No drama. Very rarely leaks. AND I can easily feed my garden with some of the best nutrients around.

5

Cup makes me forget the nonsense of periods!

Posted by Danielle on 8th Jul 2016

Once you crest the learning curve of using it, it will change your life! Great Product! I feel LIBERATED!!!!

5

game changer

Posted by kara on 5th May 2016

Why did it take until I was 30 to learn about this product? What can I say, it's a game changer. I've been using it for a few months and it is especially nice when traveling long distances on a bus where you may not have access to a bathroom to change a tampon, but the diva cup can stay in place for a long time without the risk of TSS. I barely notice when I have my diva cup in it is so comfortable. and I don't feel like I get the horrible "period smell" that comes with using tampons and pads.. I do however still use a thin panty liner to protect my underwear in case of leak but for the most part, it does its job really well! I never meet a gal without telling her about diva cup and try to convince them to liberate themselves as well !! and how sustainable this product is, wow, we should be sending them to third world countries.

5

love my divacup

Posted by June on 2nd Jul 2012

I have been using my diva cup for almost a year now and I really love it. I did have to trim the stem a bit and learn how to insert it so that it opens properly and feels comfortable. Now, it is so easy to use. I like being able to see how much blood is being released each month and interesting to me that it varies a bit. I've only had one time it leaked on me but it was my fault--overnight, first 24 hours of cycle, just too much for it to hold. Other than that, it really works well.

5

Best product I have ever bought

Posted by SLW on 22nd Jan 2012

Makes menstruation a million times better. I frankly do not know what I would do without this product! A year and a half in and loving it so much!

5

I should be a spokeswoman

Posted by Gina on 16th Jul 2011

I tell every female I have a conversation with about this product. I think it is the biggest money saver in the world. For $40 women don't have to pay to be women for another 10 years (that's how long menstrual cups last). My only advice: wear pantyliner with it until you have mastered its proper insertion.